The Windy Season

When helping hands hinder and harm
And chaos slays every grace and charm
That during days of gold saw us through
The parade of strangers marching to
A steady beat, the same for all
Why then, speed us towards that fall?
Why burn the leaves and rue the day?
What can a violent wind hope to change
Far too much
And far too rushed

When children's voices are swept away
And fresh new lives are laid to waste
When the runner's race just can't be run
And olive branches all turn to guns
You know the windy season comes
To whirl and whip
And razor-rip
Time from our limp grip

Why is it we only bundle one another
And call the stranger, brother
When it's far too late
And the winds separate
All we've loved
From all we've lived?
Can we not instead
Change the bomb to bread
Spare the gun
And spin the cloth
What would it cost?
To shield each other from these winds
Feed and clothe and heal and mend
How much more life must we expend
As the windy season comes again?

~Miranda Southwell

**Our thoughts are with all those affected by the recent tragedy in Boston. May Peace find you wherever you are.

Happy Holidays!!!!!

What a year it has been! One filled with promise, as well as the breaking of those promises. One filled with hope, and yet, those that want to dash the hopes of others. A year of challenges, yet, those that can face them undaunted.

Whether you are celebrating with your family of origin, family of choice, spouses, partners, children, neighbors or friends, remember that we will continue on in fighting for full equality, justice, and peace. And, that we will continue to educate and inform our communities about who we truly are.

We here at the Upper Delaware GLBT Center are wishing you and your loved ones a most blessed, joyful, and safe holiday season. What ever it is you celebrate, be grateful for the moments that you share with those that you love. We look forward to seeing many of you in 2010, when we get our activities going in the community; watch for us!





Peace!